Looking for the best glamping near Austin? You don't have to drive deep into the Hill Country to find spring-fed creeks, AC cabins, and a real "we got out of the city" weekend. Within 90 minutes south of Austin, the Son's family of properties operates five glamping resorts that, together, give Austin guests the widest range of glamping options in Central Texas.
This guide ranks the five best glamping spots near Austin by drive time, water access, and what's included with your overnight stay.
#1 — Son's Rio Cibolo (Marion, TX)
Drive time from Austin: 1 hour via I-35 → TX-130. The biggest glamping near Austin property by far — 66 cabins across 4 styles (waterfront cabins, safari cabins, glamping cabins, bell tents) on a private stretch of spring-fed Cibolo Creek. Kayak & Paddleboard Wristbands ($19.99/person) with every overnight stay.
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#2 — Son's Geronimo
Drive time from Austin: ~1 hour. 21 spring-fed-creek glamping cabins, Kayak & Paddleboard Wristbands ($19.99/person), intimate property feel — the closest spring-fed glamping to Austin in the Son's family. Visit Son's Geronimo →
#3 — Son's River Ranch (San Marcos River)
Drive time from Austin: ~1 hour. On the San Marcos River with safari cabins, glamping cabins, bell tents, and the only bring-your-own-tent option in the Son's family. Visit Son's River Ranch →
#4 — Son's Blue River Camp
Drive time from Austin: ~1 hr 10 min. Sister to River Ranch and the official tubing takeout — luxury glamping cabins (1 queen + daybed), glamping cabins (2 queens), and bell tents, each with picnic table, BBQ pit, and fire pit. Visit Son's Blue River Camp →
#5 — Son's Island
Drive time from Austin: ~1 hr 20 min. Bell tent glamping on a true private island, plus cabana rentals and on-site kayak/paddle board rentals (paid). The most unique glamping near Austin in this list. Visit Son's Island →
Which Glamping Spot Near Austin Is Right for You?
Couples weekend? Waterfront cabins at Rio Cibolo or bell tents on Son's Island. Big group or family reunion? Rio Cibolo's 66 cabins. Tubing trip? River Ranch + Blue River. Quick spring-fed escape? Son's Geronimo. See the full property breakdown in our Which Son's Property Is Right For You guide.
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